[HeavyStorm]

Vote in my country is mandatory. If I don't vote, I lose lots of rights and need to pay a fine(very cheap, token value).

Are elections rigged?

[Clubber]

He didn't say they were rigged, he just said they were not anonymous as was claimed.

Also, voting records in the US indicate whether you voted or not, but not who you voted for; that part is anonymous. Perhaps his company was similar.

[codr7]

Does it make any difference in practice who wins?

Or is it the same money pulling the strings of whoever takes the seat?

The illusion of choice is a very effective method for controlling people.